Combined liquid cooling connector

By using modularly designed combined liquid-cooled connectors, the problems of low production efficiency and high cost of existing tee metal liquid-cooled connectors are solved, achieving efficient processing and low-cost production.

CN223652589UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09FUJIAN LINGFENG PRECISION MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520213925.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-11
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-11

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Technical Problem

The existing production process for tee-type liquid-cooled metal connectors is cumbersome, inefficient, costly, and difficult to mass-produce.

Method used

The design adopts a modular approach, with the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, and sealing block processed separately. These components are formed by injection molding or CNC milling. During assembly, the secondary pipe body is fixed to the main pipe body and the sealing block is combined to form a secondary curved channel.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, reduced costs, simplified the processing, and enhanced durability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a combined liquid cooling connector, which belongs to the field of liquid cooling heat dissipation, and is characterized by comprising a main pipeline body, a main channel is arranged on the main pipeline body, an auxiliary straight channel is arranged on the outer surface of the main pipeline body, an auxiliary pipeline body is arranged on the outer side of the main pipeline body, and a connecting port communicated with the auxiliary straight channel is formed in the auxiliary pipeline body. A discharging port is formed in the end, located at the same discharging end of the main pipeline body, of the auxiliary pipeline body, a containing groove communicated with the connecting port and the discharging port is formed in the end, away from the main pipeline body, of the auxiliary pipeline body, two sealing blocks are symmetrically arranged in the containing groove, and curved grooves which are symmetrical to each other and combined to form an auxiliary curved channel are formed in the two sealing blocks correspondingly; according to the combined liquid cooling connector, each part can be respectively processed, so that the auxiliary channel and the main channel are convenient to process, and the effects of being convenient to process, greatly improving the production efficiency and reducing the cost are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of liquid cooling heat dissipation, and more specifically to a combined liquid cooling connector. Background Technology

[0002] A liquid-cooled connector is a component used to connect liquid cooling systems in electronic devices. It is typically made of metal and has sealing properties. The main function of a liquid-cooled connector is to allow liquid to circulate within the device, maintaining a stable temperature and extending its lifespan.

[0003] There is a type of three-way metal liquid-cooled connector, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, it includes a main pipe body 1, a main channel 2 is provided on the main pipe body 1, a secondary pipe body 4 is integrally formed on the main pipe body 1, and the secondary pipe body 4 is provided with a channel communicating with the main channel 2, and the extension direction of the secondary channel is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main channel 2.

[0004] The aforementioned three-way metal liquid-cooled connector, due to its one-piece injection molding process, has a small size and the extension direction of the secondary channel is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main channel. It requires the three-way metal liquid-cooled connector to be injection molded as a whole first, and then the main channel and secondary channel to undergo multiple fine processing steps to complete the manufacturing process. This results in a relatively cumbersome production process, low production efficiency, low production compliance rate, and high cost, which is not conducive to mass production. In view of this, the inventor has designed a combined liquid-cooled connector to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular liquid-cooled connector. Its advantage lies in the fact that the modular liquid-cooled connector can be processed separately for each part, making it easy to process the secondary channel and the main channel, thereby achieving convenient processing, greatly improving production efficiency, and reducing costs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a combined liquid-cooled connector, comprising a main pipe body, a main channel provided on the main pipe body, a secondary straight channel perpendicular to the main channel and extending into the main channel on the outer surface of the main pipe body, a secondary pipe body located outside the main pipe body, a connection port communicating with the secondary straight channel on the secondary pipe body, a discharge port on the secondary pipe body located at the same end of the main pipe body where the material is discharged, a placement groove communicating with both the connection port and the discharge port on the end of the secondary pipe body away from the main pipe body, two sealing blocks symmetrically arranged and sealingly fitted within the placement groove, each of the two sealing blocks having a curved groove symmetrically arranged and combined to form a secondary curved channel, one end of the secondary curved channel communicating with the secondary straight channel, and the other end communicating with the discharge port.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, and sealing blocks can be processed separately during the production of liquid-cooled connectors. These processes can be performed through injection molding or CNC milling. Then, the main channel and secondary straight channel on the main pipe body are formed by CNC drilling. The connection port, outlet, and placement groove of the secondary pipe body are formed by CNC milling. The curved groove of the sealing block is formed by CNC milling. This process can be completed efficiently. During the assembly of the liquid-cooled connector, the connection port of the secondary pipe body is first connected to the secondary straight channel, and the secondary pipe body is fixed to the main pipe body. Then, the two sealing blocks are symmetrically attached, so that the two curved grooves are combined to form the secondary curved channel. Finally, the two sealing blocks are installed into the placement groove, so that the two ends of the secondary curved channel are connected to the secondary straight channel and the outlet, respectively. The two sealing blocks are then fixed to the secondary pipe body, thus quickly completing the assembly of the liquid-cooled connector.

[0008] In summary, the modular production of the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, and sealing block can solve the problem of difficult processing of the secondary and main channels. Furthermore, if any module of the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, or sealing block is processed incorrectly, only the corresponding module needs to be reprocessed, reducing material costs. This achieves the goals of convenient processing, greatly improving production efficiency, and reducing costs.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the extended cross-sectional area of ​​the placement groove is greater than the area of ​​the connection port, and a flange that fits into the inner wall of the connection port is provided on the outer surface of the main pipe and located at the secondary straight channel.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to install the secondary pipe body on the main pipe body, the connector can be inserted into the flange, and the connector can be quickly connected to the secondary straight channel, which greatly improves production efficiency.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the extended cross-section of the placement groove is square and the corners are rounded.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the extended cross section of the placement groove is square, which can effectively limit the two sealing blocks inside the placement groove, prevent the two sealing blocks from rotating inside the placement groove, and make the discharge port aligned with the secondary curved channel. The rounded corners effectively reduce stress concentration and improve durability.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the connection port is square and the corners are rounded.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection port is square, which can effectively limit the flange inside the connection port and prevent the flange from rotating inside the connection port. The rounded corners effectively reduce stress concentration and improve durability.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the main pipe body, the secondary pipe body, and the sealing block are fixed by metal adhesive.

[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. By modularizing the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, and sealing block, the disadvantage of the secondary and main channels being difficult to process can be solved. Furthermore, if any module of the main pipe body, secondary pipe body, or sealing block is processed incorrectly, only the corresponding module needs to be reprocessed, reducing material costs. This achieves the goals of convenient processing, greatly improving production efficiency, and reducing costs.

[0018] 2. When it is necessary to install the secondary pipe body on the main pipe body, the connector can be inserted into the flange to quickly connect the connector to the secondary straight channel, which greatly improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an existing liquid-cooled connector;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an existing liquid-cooled connector;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this embodiment.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main pipe body; 2. Main channel; 3. Secondary straight channel; 4. Secondary pipe body; 5. Connection port; 6. Discharge port; 7. Placement groove; 8. Sealing block; 9. Curved groove; 10. Flange. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] A combined liquid-cooled connector, such as Figure 3 , 4As shown, the system includes a main pipe body 1, a main channel 2, and a secondary straight channel 3 that is perpendicular to and extends into the main channel 2 on the outer surface of the main pipe body 1. A secondary pipe body 4 is installed on the outer side of the main pipe body 1. A connection port 5 that communicates with the secondary straight channel 3 is opened on the secondary pipe body 4. A discharge port 6 is opened on the secondary pipe body 4 at the same end as the discharge of the main pipe body 1. A placement groove 7 that communicates with both the connection port 5 and the discharge port 6 is opened at the end of the secondary pipe body 4 away from the main pipe body 1. Two sealing blocks 8 are symmetrically installed in the placement groove 7 and are sealed and fitted therewith. Curved grooves 9 that are symmetrical to each other and are combined to form a secondary curved channel are opened on the two sealing blocks 8. One end of the secondary curved channel communicates with the secondary straight channel 3, and the other end communicates with the discharge port 6. The main pipe body 1, the secondary pipe body 4, and the sealing blocks 8 are fixed with metal glue.

[0027] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the extended cross-sectional area of ​​the placement groove 7 is larger than the area of ​​the connection port 5. A flange 10 is provided on the outer surface of the main pipe body 1 and located at the secondary straight channel 3, which fits into the inner wall of the connection port 5. When the secondary pipe body 4 needs to be installed on the main pipe body 1, the connection port 5 can be inserted into the flange 10, which can quickly connect the connection port 5 with the secondary straight channel 3, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, the extended cross-section of the placement groove 7 is square, which can effectively limit the two sealing blocks 8 inside the placement groove 7, prevent the two sealing blocks 8 from rotating inside the placement groove 7, and make the discharge port 6 aligned with the secondary curved channel. The rounded corners effectively reduce stress concentration and improve durability.

[0029] It is worth mentioning that the square shape of the connection port 5 can effectively limit the flange 10 inside the connection port 5, preventing the flange 10 from rotating inside the connection port 5. The rounded corners effectively reduce stress concentration and improve durability.

[0030] The working process and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When producing liquid-cooled connectors, the main pipe body 1, the secondary pipe body 4, and the sealing block 8 can be processed separately. This can be done by injection molding or CNC milling. Then, the main channel 2 and the secondary straight channel 3 on the main pipe body 1 are formed by CNC drilling. The connection port 5, the discharge port 6, and the placement groove 7 of the secondary pipe body 4 are formed by CNC milling. The curved groove 9 of the sealing block 8 is formed by CNC milling. This process can be completed efficiently. When assembling the liquid-cooled connector, the connection port 5 of the secondary pipe body 4 is first connected to the secondary straight channel 3, and the secondary pipe body 4 is fixed to the main pipe body 1. Then, the two sealing blocks 8 are symmetrically attached, so that the two curved grooves 9 are combined to form the secondary curved channel. Finally, the two sealing blocks 8 are installed into the placement groove 7, so that the two ends of the secondary curved channel are connected to the secondary straight channel 3 and the discharge port 6 respectively. The two sealing blocks 8 are then fixed to the secondary pipe body 4, thus quickly completing the assembly of the liquid-cooled connector.

[0031] In summary, the modular production of the main pipe body 1, the secondary pipe body 4, and the sealing block 8 can solve the problem of the difficulty in processing the secondary channel and the main channel 2. Furthermore, if any module of the main pipe body 1, the secondary pipe body 4, or the sealing block 8 is processed incorrectly, only the corresponding module needs to be reprocessed, reducing material costs. This achieves the goals of convenient processing, greatly improving production efficiency, and reducing costs.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the design concept of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A combined liquid-cooled connector, characterized in that: Includes a main pipe body (1), on which a main channel (2) is provided, and on the outer surface of the main pipe body (1) is a secondary straight channel (3) perpendicular to the main channel (2) and extending into the main channel (2). A secondary pipe body (4) is provided outside the main pipe body (1), and on the secondary pipe body (4) is a connection port (5) communicating with the secondary straight channel (3). The secondary pipe body (4) is located at the same end of the main pipe body (1) where the material is discharged. The secondary pipe body (4) is provided with a discharge port (6). The end of the secondary pipe body (4) away from the main pipe body (1) is provided with a placement groove (7) that communicates with both the connection port (5) and the discharge port (6). Two sealing blocks (8) are symmetrically arranged in the placement groove (7) and are fitted together with it. The two sealing blocks (8) are respectively provided with curved grooves (9) that are symmetrical to each other and are combined to form a secondary curved channel. One end of the secondary curved channel is connected to the secondary straight channel (3), and the other end is connected to the discharge port (6).

2. The combined liquid-cooled connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extended cross-sectional area of ​​the placement groove (7) is larger than the area of ​​the connection port (5), and the outer surface of the main pipe body (1) and located at the secondary straight channel (3) are provided with a flange (10) that fits into the inner wall of the connection port (5).

3. A combined liquid-cooled connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extended cross section of the placement groove (7) is square, and the corners are rounded.

4. A combined liquid-cooled connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection port (5) is square in shape and has rounded corners.

5. A combined liquid-cooled connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main pipe body (1), the secondary pipe body (4), and the sealing block (8) are fixed with metal glue.